FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MICHAEL SOROKA
Mike Soroka's return from injury: 'I could be ready to compete right now' Neither the Braves or the pitcher would give an exact timetable, but he appears to be ahead of schedule in recovery from an Achilles tear.
Giants beat Solano in arbitration; Happ, Cubs go to hearing
The San Francisco Giants defeated Donovan Solano in salary arbitration, and the infielder will be paid the team’s $3.25 million offer rather than his $3.9 million requestFEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves' Soroka eager to push his return from Achilles injury
Mike Soroka threw off the mound as the Atlanta Braves opened spring trainingFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Opening Day status still unclear Soroka is making good progress in his recovering from Achilles surgery but isn't a lock to be ready for Opening Day, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Soroka was shut down with an Achilles tear after just three starts last season and underwent surgery in August. Atlanta is primarily concerned at the moment with his ability to cover first base and run out of the box as a hitter. While he hasn't had any setbacks, the team is likely more concerned with the 23-year-old's long-term future than it is with maximizing his number of starts this season. His expected return date should become clearer as camp progresses.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Braves beat shortstop Dansby Swanson in salary arbitration
The Atlanta Braves beat Dansby Swanson in salary arbitration, and the shortstop will earn $6 million rather than his request for $6.7 millionFEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shortstop Dansby Swanson, Braves go to salary arbitration
Shortstop Dansby Swanson went to salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves, asking for a raise to $6.7 million rather than the team’s $6 million offerFEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flaherty, Soroka win in salary arbitration, Yarbrough loses
St. Louis pitcher Jack Flaherty and Atlanta pitcher Mike Soroka won their salary arbitration cases, and Tampa Bay reliever Ryan Yarbrough lostFEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up win in arbitration Soroka (Achilles) defeated the Braves in arbitration Saturday and will make $2.8 million this season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Atlanta had filed for just $2.1 million. Soroka's case was presumably based on his strong showing prior to last season, as an Achilles tear ended his 2020 campaign after just three starts. He underwent surgery in August, and while he's been able to throw off flat ground for several months, it's not yet guaranteed that he'll avoid a trip to the injured list to start the year. His status should become clearer once he arrives at camp.
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pitcher Mike Soroka and Braves argue salary arbitration case NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Soroka argued his salary arbitration case with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, arguing for a raise from $583,500 to $2.8...
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Pitcher Mike Soroka and Braves argue salary arbitration case
Mike Soroka argued his salary arbitration case with the Atlanta Braves, arguing for a raise from $583,500 to $2.8 million while the team maintained the right-hander should be paid...FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money deals
Francisco Lindor, Kris Bryant, Cody Bellinger and Corey Seager were among 112 players who agreed to one-year contracts ahead of the deadline to exchange proposed arbitration salari...JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Fried, A.J. Minter avoid arbitration, but Mike Soroka, Dansby Swanson do not If Dansby Swanson, in particular, goes to arbitration, his case will draw attention for his 2020 season and the model that's used.
JANUARY 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Max Fried, A.J. Minter avoid arbitration, but Mike Soroka, Dansby Swanson do not If multi-year deals aren't signed with Mike Soroka or Dansby Swanson, it'll be a rare case of multiple arbitration hearings for the Braves.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Braves: Mike Soroka, Dansby Swanson are going to arbitration Two Atlanta Braves will go to arbitration: Pitcher Mike Soroka and shortstop Dansby Swanson. The Atlanta Braves went 2-for-4 in terms of pla...
JANUARY 15, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Braves agree to 1-year deals with left-handers Fried, Minter
The Braves agreed to one-year deals with left-handers Max Fried and AJANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How do non-tender decisions impact Braves? Mike Soroka is throwing again, and Charlie Morton is preparing to pitch for the Braves for the first time since Derek Lowe, Javier Vázquez a...
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM
RHP Charlie Morton returns to Braves, but memories are scant
Charlie Morton is back with the team where his big league career startedNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves boost rotation, sign Morton for a year at $15 million
The Atlanta Braves have added another veteran arm to their rotation by signing two-time All-Star Charlie Morton to a $15 million, one-year dealNOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New-look Soroka getting back into flow Nearly four months after he underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, Braves right-hander Mike Soroka has resumed throwing....
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • MLB.COM
New-look Soroka getting back into flow Nearly four months after he underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, Braves right-hander Mike Soroka has resumed throwing....
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • MLB.COM
LHP Drew Smyly, Braves agree to $11 million, 1-year contract
Left-hander Drew Smyly became the first of the 181 free agents to switch teams when he agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract with the BravesNOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throwing off flat ground Soroka (Achilles) has been throwing off flat ground, Arash Madani of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Soroka tore his Achilles in early August and eventually underwent surgery. The fact that he's already throwing in some capacity is certainly a good sign, though he has a long wait to go before he's up to full speed. Whether he's at that point by Opening Day remains to be seen.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Riley's 3-run homer helps Fried, Braves beat Blue Jays 10-1
Max Fried boosted Atlanta’s depleted rotation by allowing only one run in six innings, Austin Riley hit a three-run homer and the Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schultz: Without Mike Soroka, Braves' hopes hinge on hitting, bullpen, weirdness Soroka's loss leaves a hole. But the hole didn't have to be this deep.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
